50th Anniversary Conference from Birth to Boom: Asian Maritime Megastructures

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the IADC returned to the site of one of the dredging industry’s most notable triumphs – Hong Kong. An exciting one-day conference considered the future of Asian development.

Penny’s Bay Reclamation Phase 1: Fairytale in Hong Kong

In just 32 months, some 200 hectares of land for a new international theme park were reclaimed from the sea - under extremely strict environmental standards.

Reclamations and the Interpretation of Marine Geology in Hong Kong: A Comprehensive Approach

Site investigation techniques developed during recent reclamations have created a detailed stratigraphy of Hong Kong which can improve accuracy in planning, design and construction.

Production and Quality Control Aspects During Executions of Reclamation Works at Chek Lap Kok

In addition to hydrographic surveys, special 3D geostatistical visualisation software was essential to the control of dredged volumes and levels.

Management of Contaminated Mud in Hong Kong

Special pits dredged beneath the seabed and then capped with clean sand and mud are proving a solution to dredging contaminated waters in Hong Kong.